JUNE 3, 2022•JSONLINE.COM
In the midst of an 0-for-28 slump, Andrew McCutchen still isn't pushing the panic buttonThe veteran's track record is long, which has equipped him to withstand periods like this where he just isn't getting results at the plate.
Alex Hall - Contract selected by BrewersHall had his contract selected by Milwaukee on Thursday.
ImpactHall received the unexpected promotion from Single-A Wisconsin and will serve as the backup catcher against the Padres after Omar Narvaez was placed on the COVID-19 injured list. Hall's stay in the majors will almost assuredly be short-lived, as the team needed an emergency backstop on short notice. Alex Jackson or Mario Feliciano will likely take Hall's roster spot Friday.
JUNE 2, 2022•ROTOWIRE
Omar Narváez - Lands on COVID-19 injured listNarvaez was placed on the COVID-19 injured list Thursday.
ImpactNarvaez was already out of the lineup Thursday, but his absence will now be extended. That will leave Victor Caratini as the primary catcher in the short term. Alex Hall had his contract selected in a corresponding move, though Mario Feliciano or Alex Jackson will presumably join the team beginning Friday.
JUNE 2, 2022•ROTOWIRE
Willy Adames - Returns to Triple-A LineupAdames (ankle/quadriceps) is starting Thursday's game at Triple-A Nashville, Sophia Minnaert of Bally Sports Wisconsin reports.
ImpactAdames missed the last two games in Nashville due to quad soreness, but he'll start at shortstop and bat second Thursday. If the 26-year-old feels good after returning to game action, he'll likely be in the mix to rejoin the Brewers during their weekend series against San Diego.
JUNE 2, 2022•ROTOWIRE
Alec Mills - Another rehab start on tapMills (back) will make another rehab start at Triple-A Iowa on Tuesday, Maddie Lee of the Chicago Sun-Times reports.
ImpactMills has made three rehab starts during his current stint with the Triple-A club, and he's posted a 3.72 ERA and 1.24 WHIP in 9.2 innings. The right-hander is eligible to return from the 60-day injured list as early as Monday, but he'll have at least one more opportunity for a tune-up in the minors prior to rejoining the Cubs. Assuming he feels good following Tuesday's outing, it's possible that he'll be reinstated from the injured list as early as next weekend.
JUNE 2, 2022•ROTOWIRE
Live coverage: Brewers vs. Padres at American Family FieldThe Brewers, who are 14-6 at home this season, take on the San Diego Padres in the first of a four-game series. Get live updates here.
JUNE 2, 2022•JSONLINE.COM
Drew Smyly - Could miss about a monthSmyly (oblique) said Thursday that he doesn't have a timetable for his return but could miss about a month, Jordan Bastian of MLB.com reports.
ImpactSmyly landed on the 15-day injured list due to a right oblique strain Wednesday, and he appears to be in line for more than a minimal IL stint. However, the southpaw said that his recovery timetable will depend on how he feels as he builds up his workload. Smyly will rest and receive treatment during his first few days on the injured list before he resumes throwing, Maddie Lee of the Chicago Sun-Times reports.
JUNE 2, 2022•ROTOWIRE
